Data Center Critical Facilities Manager — 100% Uptime Lead

T5Datacenters; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager to lead data center operations across facilities in the Des Moines area. The role requires building a skilled team of technicians and managers, driving safety, reliability, and 100% uptime for client environments.

The manager will oversee power, cooling, CMMS data integrity, and customer communications, while coordinating with VP FM to implement policies, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–7+ years in mission-critical environments.
• Minimum 5 years direct management of non-exempt shift-based employees.
• Technical training in mission-critical operations; US Navy a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center operations and safety initiatives to achieve 100% uptime.
• Manage physical assets and O&M of critical and noncritical infrastructure.
• Build and supervise technicians and junior managers; foster staff development.
• Oversee power and cooling, environmental monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as single point of contact for clients on facility-related issues and budgets.
• On-call 24x7 to respond to data center emergencies.
• Develop site SOPs and CMMS-based work planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SLA, change control, and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations oversight

Facilities knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager to lead data center operations across facilities in the Des Moines area. The role requires building a skilled team of technicians and managers, driving safety, reliability, and 100% uptime for client environments.

The manager will oversee power, cooling, CMMS data integrity, and customer communications, while coordinating with VP FM to implement policies, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives.